This calendar includes Heartwood’s scheduled chapter, volunteer, and training events.
For a list of unscheduled (work at your own pace) volunteer activities, check out the approved chapter activities: Heartwood Volunteer Projects
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CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT January 3, 2026 5:30 A.M.- 5:30 P.M. Birders of all skill levels are invited to join park naturalists and volunteers for a closer look at wildlife on a leisurely stroll at multiple Harris County parks throughout the day. Join us at any or all of the following locations at the listed starting... Read More →
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SATURDAY, JAN. 3. (https://houstonaudubon.org/cbc) Huntsville Audubon will hold the Dr. Jimmie Long Memorial Christmas Bird Count on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. Carol Reed is the coordinator. Anyone interested in participating can contact Carol at [email protected] or check their website/Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/groups/106043736125741 They will meet the morning of Jan. 3 at 7am in Huntsville at the Starbucks at the intersection... Read More →
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Huntsville Audubon Drr. Jimmie Long Memorial Christmas Bird ACount Saturday, Jan 3 7 am Meet Saturday Morning at Starbucks (I-45 & Hwy30) Participants are assigned to teams that cover 10 areas within the Huntsville Count Circle. Please contact Carol Reed at [email protected] or https://www.facebook.com/groups/106043736125741 Please provide your level of birding ability, willingness to drive or ride and time you will be available... Read More →
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Whoot's Out at Arrowwood? Join BLC as we learn about the feathered friends that come out as the sun goes down! We will spend some time learning about owls and other nocturnal birds at the outdoor classroom. Then, if conditions allow, we will take a short hike into the woods to see if we can... Read More → |
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SOUTHERN FLYING SQUIRRELS January 7, 2026 12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M. While you may be familiar with their larger cousins with big bushy tails, flying squirrels are quite different. Come learn more about our native southern flying squirrels to find out how different they truly are. While you might not see one roaming around in... Read More → |
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Initial Training Classes for accepted interns Class #1: Introduction and Book Pickup Location: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension - Montgomery County 9020 Airport Rd, Conroe, Tx 77303 Please use the following VMS code: Initial Training: TMN Initial Training Hours |
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Title: State of the Program Speakers: Michelle Haggerty, Mary Pearl Meuth, and Hannah Ferguson Date: January 13, 2026 at 12pm CT Description: Join the Texas Master Naturalist Program staff, Michelle Haggerty, Mary Pearl Meuth, and Hannah Ferguson, for a State of the Program! To register for the January TMNTuesday, and for the rest of the year, visit: https://txmn.tamu.edu/tmntuesdaysPlease use the... Read More →
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Exploring Native Aquatic Plants: Identification, Benefits, and Installation Tuesday, January 13 @ 6:30-7:30 PM CT Please use the following AT code: For those certifying as Texas Waters Specialist: VMS Code: AT: TX Waters Certification (Texas Water Webinars- Exploring Native Aquatic Plants) For those not certifying as Texas Waters Specialist: VMS Code: AT: Single Presentation (Texas Water Webinars- Exploring Native Aquatic Plants) |
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Wednesday, January 14, 6:30 - 8:00pm Kevin Brady Library and Community Center, 2250 Buckthorne Place, The Woodlands, TX 77380, Room 121 or VirtualChapter Meeting (Hybrid)The public is welcome to attend. Networking will begin at 6:00pm and the meeting starts at 6:30pm. The speaker for the January Heartwood Master Naturalist Chapter meeting will be our own Jennifer Stewart on Thorny Problems and... Read More →
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Adopt-a-Path clean-up: January 14 February 25 March 14 The plan is always to meet at The Woodlands Township office, 2801 Technology Forest Blvd, 77381 at 8:30 AM and complete the 1.1 mile loop. All participants need to have a current Waiver on file with the Township. Here is the link to complete the waiver --... Read More →
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BIRDS & BRUSHES January 14 & February 11, 2026 12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M. Take a closer look at the birds of the Pineywoods with a short, guided walk at Jesse Jones Park (binoculars provided, paved path, less than 1⁄2 mile). Inspired, return to the Nature Center to make mixed-media art (supplies provided). Each class... Read More → |
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Lake Creek Preserve Monthly Guided Hike Looking for a way to explore nature, see ecosystems in action, and have fun? Join Bayou Land Conservancy at Lake Creek Preserve for a family-friendly nature hike! This is a monthly guided hike through Lake Creek Preserve, where we will explore various ecosystems and terrain. This is a moderately... Read More → |
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MLK JR DAY OF SERVICE January 19, 2026 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Jesse Jones Park: A day on, and not a day off! Celebrate the life and commitment to service of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Join us to help keep Spring Creek and your community park clean and make a positive impact on... Read More → |
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GENTLE GIANTS: PYTHONS & BOAS January 21, 2026 12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M. Invasive species can be an ecological nightmare, especially when dealing with large exotic snakes. Come to learn about pythons and boas and their impact here both locally and nationally on our native wildlife. Meet Lucky, our Burmese python, and Ravenna, our red-tail... Read More →
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Reproductive biology and ecology of the Zapata Bladderpod (Physaria thamnophila; Brassicaceae): an endemic to the Tamaulipan thornscrub, USA Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.Brenda Molano-FloresPrincipal Research Scientist-Plant Ecologist & Conservation BiologistIllinois Natural History Survey, Prairie Research Institute, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Janice CoonsEmeritus Botany Professor; PR Institute AffiliateEastern Illinois University; Illinois Natural... Read More → |
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A Woodlands GREEN Going GREEN Sustainability LectureThursday, January 22 @ 6pmThere are two options for attending…In-person at HARC, 8801 Gosling Rd, The Woodlands, TX 77381- OR -Online via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/91387537054Rooted in Stewardship: Ecology, Conservation, and Education in Texas ForestsTOPICJoin us as we embark on an engaging overview of forest ecology and the history of forestry in Texas, highlighting the... Read More → |
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Initial training Class for accepted interns and chapter members Class #2: Introduction, Naturalists, VMS, etc Location: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension - Montgomery County 9020 Airport Rd, Conroe, Tx 77303 Topics Covered: Chapters to read: Please use the following VMS code: Initial Training: TMN Initial Training Hours
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Invasive Species BioBlitz The Native Plant Society of Texas January 24 - 25 Spend the weekend identifying invasive species in your area. Use iNaturalist to capture the location of the species to help build a picture of the invaders in the area. This information will help with the second effort coming up in February - The Great Pull FR iNaturalist... Read More → |
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Invasive Species BioBlitz The Native Plant Society of Texas January 24 - 25 Spend the weekend identifying invasive species in your area. Use iNaturalist to capture the location of the species to help build a picture of the invaders in the area. This information will help with the second effort coming up in February - The Great Pull FR iNaturalist... Read More → |
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January 29 - Monarch Larva Monitoring Project Training: Western Region, Live Online CourseBe a community scientist with the Monarch Larva Monitoring Project (MLMP)! The MLMP team from the Monarch Joint Venture will lead this virtual one-day training on how to collect data that contributes to our knowledge about the monarch population. Participants learn about monarch biology, monitoring... Read More → |
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Initial Training Class for accepted interns and chapter members Class #3: Safety, Ecology, Laws and Ethics Location: W.G. Jones State Park Topics covered: Chapters to read: Please use the following VMS code: Initial Training: TMN Initial Training Hours
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The Woodlands Township 50th Arbor Day Tree Giveaway Arbor Day Tree Giveaway Saturday January 31, 2026 8 am - Noon The Lodge at Rob Fleming Park 6065 Creekside Forest Drive The Woodlands Link to sign up: 2026 Arbor Day Tree Giveaway Volunteer Sign Up For More Information: 50th Arbor Day Tree Giveaway/The Woodlands Township, TX Contact: ... Read More → |
